Grayson spent his first day at his new preschool.
He made a beautiful flower necklace for me during art time.
There was lots of time for play.
There was even more playtime on the playground.
Have I mentioned that Cole loves water?
When the slip and slide came out, Cole was ready to go.
Up and down he went on the slide for over an hour. 
He never did manage to catch that water in his hands, but he will keep trying.
We decided the time had come, to move Cole into the big boy's room. 
I was excited too. Then I saw this picture. 
Our little girl is growing up. 
After the second day, the club house was already taking shape.
Five days later, we had a roof for the clubhouse and a support for two swings.
After seven days we have a rock climbing wall, a steering wheel
Of course, It don't mean a thing if it aint got that swing.
Now, I am pleased to announce that Hemmelgarn Park is now complete. 
Meet Emily, she has been flying for years and is the fearless leader of the squad. 
Grayson is quickly moving up through the ranks. 
Cole is the young rookie. He is eager and impulsive, which often leads him into trouble. 
Laughing and splashing with my three wiggly, wet babies. 
Emily took Grayson on a tour of the preschool she attended "when she was a kid".
Dad gave the members of Bellymeat a chance to see a real rehearsal studio. 
Emily, who likes things loud and dramatic, immediately gravitated to the drums. 
Grayson stayed close to the microphone, eager to prove his role as lead singer.
Cole planted himself in front of the fan
Want to know how to make this baby happy? Just add water.
A talented young artist named Grayson announced to his family that he was starting a band.
He assigned Dad to drums and Emily to guitar. I had the honor of becoming the publicist. 
Sadly, after only one rehearsal Emily and Grayson are arguing over who has the right to their first song "A Long Time". I guess all of the great bands have their share of conflict.
World Wrestling Federation presents:
Grayson took a ride on the ponies at Irvine Park.
After a few times around the track, he was telling me that he and his new friend Echo were just fine and I didn't need to hold on to the reins anymore.
One afternoon, Cole decided to find out what this guitar thing was all about. 
He may decide to follow in Daddy's musical footsteps,
Cole has a playroom full of toys, but his favorite plaything is our robotic vacuum cleaner. 
He has even gotten Grayson to join in his game.
Trying to keep up with his brother and sister,
It may be small, but this inflatable kiddie pool is sure getting some good use. 
After many afternoons of being a spectator at Emily's swim lessons,
After only two lessons, he seemed quite at home in the pool.
By the end of the third lesson, he was looking downright chill.
Cole was not content to play in the poolside puddles.
Emily decided she would also try her hand at photography. 
First she got in for that extreme close up.
Then she captured his wild side. Watch out for the drooly monster!
